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Fewer fires, more calls of other varieties. That was 2010-11 for the Humboldt Fire Department (HFD).

A rash of truck thefts are keeping Unity/Wilkie/Macklin RCMP investigators busy. Between late evening Sunday and early Monday, a blue 2009 4WD four-door Chevrolet Silverado with Saskatchewan license plate 974 HBG was stolen from a farm North Wilkie.

It was a great turnout at the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) Trade Show this weekend. Over 2,500 people came out to see the 150 different booths set up at the Humboldt Uniplex on November 5-6.

Quality service is it's own reward, but the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has once again honoured those who went the extra mile for their customers and clients.

Battlefords RCMP are seeking information about a hit and run car crash that occurred Oct. 7 at about 7 p.m.

There were power suits, party lines and platforms; slogans, rhetoric and signage. And even Brad Wall's face on a water bottle.

One of Humboldt's own has been awarded one of the highest honours in the Canadian military.

"All of us cowboys and cowgirls are inviting everyone to come out Saturday, Nov. 12 to take part or watch and support the fourth annual Cowboy Christmas Parade," says Ray Cox, parade organizer.

Snow has fallen, the weather has cooled off to below freezing, and a host of organizations in the Battlefords have begun the "Share the Warmth" winter clothing recycling program.

The energy in the Maidstone Legion Hall shifted from polling station to market place Sunday as the Maidstone Healthcare Auxiliary held their annual craft and home based business sale.